The map reveals how dependent the city is on its natural resources, especially lakes. Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar and Udai Sagar were not only water bodies, but also fundamental parts to the city.

India’s ‘Lake Man’ Relies on Ancient Methods to Ease a Water Crisis Anand Malligavad turned to centuries-old knowledge to reclaim dozens of lakes in the high-tech capital of Bengaluru.